I wonder if this clasp is the brooch that Diana was given by the Queen Mother? It would have come with the ability to accept at least three rows of pearls (maybe more).
--Previous Message-- : From Mumm's book page 65, her pearl necklace : or choker with sapphire and diamond clasp.. : : : : --Previous Message-- : The brooch would no doubt have been the : Albert : brooch, and perhaps Queen Victoria thought : that gave her leave to wear her sapphires in : his memory. Sapphires are also dark gems : and would have been all right for late : mourning, though amethysts were more : acceptable. : : :